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Endometriosis: Why the delay in diagnosis, and what can help?

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: Why the delay in diagnosis, and what can help?

Feb 20, 2026

What is endometriosis?Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause inflammation, scarring, and pain. Symptoms vary widely. Some...

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When COPD affects your sleep: Night-time symptoms and fatigue explained

COPD

When COPD affects your sleep: Night-time symptoms and fatigue explained

Feb 16, 2026 • 1 Like

What is COPD?COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a chronic respiratory condition that causes a progressive narrowing of the airways. It includes several conditions, notably emphysema...

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What if iodine was your brain's secret weapon?

What if iodine was your brain's secret weapon?

Feb 14, 2026 • 1 Like

What is iodine and what role does it play in the brain? Iodine, an essential micronutrient Iodine is an essential trace element that our bodies cannot produce themselves. It must therefore be...

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Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and sleep: Could poor rest increase flares?

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and sleep: Could poor rest increase flares?

Feb 13, 2026 • 1 Like

How are sleep and inflammatory bowel disease connected?Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a group of chronic conditions that cause ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract. The two...

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Epilepsy and identity: Building yourself up despite the unpredictability of the condition

Epilepsy

Epilepsy and identity: Building yourself up despite the unpredictability of the condition

Feb 10, 2026

What is epilepsy?Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These seizures can vary widely in intensity and...

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Does cancer change how we experience time?

Does cancer change how we experience time?

Feb 4, 2026

How does a cancer diagnosis disrupt the sense of time?A cancer diagnosis often marks a clear dividing line in a person’s life. Many describe their story as having a “before” and an “after.” What once...

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When traumatic memories leave their mark on the body: Understanding the physical effects of trauma

When traumatic memories leave their mark on the body: Understanding the physical effects of trauma

Feb 2, 2026 • 2 Likes

Understanding trauma and its effectsWhat is a traumatic memory?A traumatic memory is linked to an extremely stressful or violent event, such as a serious accident, abuse, or the loss of a loved one....

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Nightmares: what do they tell us about our sleep and health?

Nightmares: what do they tell us about our sleep and health?

Jan 26, 2026 • 1 Like

What is a nightmare? A nightmare is a very negative or scary dream that usually happens during REM sleep, also called rapid eye movement sleep. This is when your brain is most active and most dreams...

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Vitamin supplements without guidance: Why “more” is not always better

Vitamin supplements without guidance: Why “more” is not always better

Jan 24, 2026 • 2 Likes

Can supplements cause problems even when they are “just vitamins”?Two things can be true at once: vitamins matter, and high-dose supplementation can harm.A key detail is regulation. In the US, the...

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Talking about MS: Here's what to share and what to keep private in real-life conversations

Multiple sclerosis

Talking about MS: Here's what to share and what to keep private in real-life conversations

Jan 23, 2026

Should you tell others about your multiple sclerosis?The answer to the question “Should I tell people?” is more complex than a simple yes or no that applies in all situations. It depends on the...

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Prostate cancer: Let's talk openly about sexual health and fertility after treatment

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer: Let's talk openly about sexual health and fertility after treatment

Jan 20, 2026

Prostate cancer: Why sexual health and fertility are often overlookedThe prostate is closely linked to male sexual health and reproduction. When cancer affects this organ, an essential part of...

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Parenting with bipolar disorder: Here’s what you need to know.

Bipolar disorder

Parenting with bipolar disorder: Here’s what you need to know.

Jan 16, 2026

What does bipolar disorder change in everyday parenting?Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania or hypomania, with periods of more...

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